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My Location vs GPS Cockpit: catalog facts
My LocationGPS Cockpit

Best for: Checking exact coordinates and GPS reception on Android

Best for: Drivers and outdoor users who want a clear GPS speed and position dashboard

Free

The open-source version is free; separate Pro releases are not open source.

Free

Free and open source under the AGPL-3.0 licence.

Android Android
  • Uses both GPS and network location providers
  • Lock GPS keeps a satellite connection running
All 3 strengths for My Location
  • Uses both GPS and network location providers
  • Lock GPS keeps a satellite connection running
  • Shows raw geographic coordinates
  • Cockpit-style dashboard of GPS data
  • Head-up display mode
All 4 strengths for GPS Cockpit
  • Cockpit-style dashboard of GPS data
  • Head-up display mode
  • Satellite list with signal quality
  • Share or copy coordinates to other apps
  • Pro releases are not free and open source
  • Shows a position rather than providing maps or navigation
  • No built-in maps or route navigation
  • Android only
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: AGPL-3.0 License: AGPL-3.0
No account needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline
Sources for My Location

Catalog checked October 2, 2026

Sources for GPS Cockpit

Catalog checked October 2, 2026

“Not stated” means we have not confirmed it. Features can vary by device and plan.